ANEB

What ANEB does

ANEB (Anorexie et boulimie Québec) is a registered Canadian charitable non-profit organization founded in 1988 that delivers free, specialized support services to individuals affected by eating disorders and their families across the province of Quebec. The organization operates a 19-hour daily toll-free helpline (1-800-630-0907), a text message support service, an online chat (notably through the youth-focused anebados.com platform), and a tiered structure of open and closed support groups addressing recovery, nutrition, binge-eating, and family needs. Beyond crisis intervention, ANEB delivers adapted prevention programming (Au-delà de l'image, adapted from NEDIC's Beyond Images), professional training for healthcare practitioners, and public awareness campaigns including the annual 'À bas les troubles alimentaires' movement.

The organization is funded entirely through donations, fundraising events (the annual Soirée-bénéfice and the Monsieur ANEB cabaret), securities gifts routed through its wholly-owned subsidiary Fondation ANEB+, and contributions from partners such as West Island Community Shares and Partageaction. All services to end users are free, creating a donation-dependent operating model with no direct revenue from service recipients. ANEB is governed by a Board of Directors, employs 11-50 staff, and operates from a single headquarters in Dollard-des-Ormeaux in Montreal's West Island, with a 38-year operating history that has established it as the primary eating disorder support organization in Quebec.

ANEB holds institutional partnerships with Douglas Mental Health University Institute, CHU Sainte-Justine, the Integrated Health and Social Services Centres of Montreal, Maison l'Éclaircie, the Dove Self-Esteem Project (Unilever), and a network of specialized community clinics across Quebec, embedding it in both the formal healthcare system and the broader body-image and prevention ecosystem. Content distribution spans a podcast series (Les Liens Troublés) supported by Quebec's Ministry of Health and Social Services, blog content, educational workshops in schools, and active press relations, making the organization a community-led, event-driven entity rather than a technology platform.

Name

ANEB

Legal name

Anorexie et boulimie Québec (ANEB)

Website

https://anebquebec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ANEB (Anorexie et boulimie Québec) is a Quebec-based registered charity, founded in 1988, that delivers free, specialized support services—including helpline, text, chat, and support groups—to individuals affected by eating disorders and their families across Quebec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Eating Disorder Support Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Eating Disorder Treatment Programs (HLAFACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Eating Disorder Recovery Nutrition Support (HSADAFAM)

Keywords

• Eating disorder support
• Mental health helpline
• Nonprofit support services
• Community health education
• Crisis intervention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pointe-claire

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: ANEB operates as a registered charity (89 141 4195 RR 0001) funded primarily through donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization receives both one-time and monthly donations.
2. Donations in Action (Securities): Donors can contribute publicly traded securities (stocks, bonds, or other financial securities) directly to the ANEB+ Foundation, providing tax advantages by avoiding capital gains taxes while receiving a full deduction for the fair market value of donated securities.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual benefit evenings (Soirée-bénéfice) and other fundraising events such as the 'Monsieur ANEB' cabaret events generate revenue for the organization's operations and service delivery.
4. Campaign Merchandise: The organization sells campaign merchandise such as the 'À bas les troubles alimentaires' sock campaign, with proceeds supporting ANEB's mission and services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ANEB is a Quebec-based non-profit organization that provides free, specialized support services for people affected by eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating) and their loved ones. Its services include a confidential help and referral phone line, text messaging support, online chat, open and closed support groups, education and prevention programs, professional training, and a professional referral directory. The organization serves individuals, families, healthcare and education professionals, and youth across Quebec.

Product overview

ANEB (Anorexie et boulimie Québec) is a non-profit organization that has been providing specialized support services for eating disorders for 38 years. Rather than a unified software product, ANEB offers a comprehensive suite of support services including a toll-free helpline (1-800-630-0907), text messaging, online chat (anebados.com), open and closed support groups, professional training, and educational programs. The organization runs the 'À bas les troubles alimentaires' awareness campaign, produces the 'Les Liens Troublés' podcast series, and maintains a curated referral network of private-sector eating disorder specialists across Quebec. ANEB also operates anebados.com, a dedicated youth platform, and provides resources by region throughout Quebec and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Help and Referral Phone Line (Helpline) Confidential, free telephone helpline providing immediate support, information, and referrals to individuals affected by eating disorders and their loved ones across Quebec. Available 19 hours/day Tuesday–Friday via 514 630-0907 (Greater Montreal) and 1 800 630-0907 (rest of Quebec).
• Text Messaging Service Text-message-based support service providing an asynchronous, low-barrier channel for individuals seeking help with eating disorders, particularly those who prefer texting over phone calls.
• Online Chat (Clavardage) Real-time online chat service available on the ANEB website (anebquebec.com), providing anonymous, web-based support for people affected by eating disorders and their loved ones.
• Open Support Groups Open-format support groups held in-person at the Pointe-Claire office and via Zoom for individuals with eating disorders and their families, providing peer and professional support without requiring pre-registration.
• Closed Support Groups Closed (registration-based) support groups for individuals with eating disorders and for families/loved ones, providing a structured, confidential group environment for sustained engagement.
• Education and Prevention Programs Education and prevention programs including workshops and conferences delivered by the education and prevention team to schools, community organizations, and the general public to prevent eating disorders and promote body image and mental health.
• "Au-delà de l'image" (Beyond Images) Program Specialized educational program developed by ANEB to foster a healthy body image and prevent eating disorders among youth, typically delivered in school settings by the education and prevention team.
• Professional Training Specialized training and professional development programs for healthcare professionals, education professionals, and other practitioners who work with people affected by eating disorders, providing them with current knowledge and best practices.
• Professional Referrals Directory Curated directory of healthcare professionals and resources to which ANEB directs individuals, families, and practitioners seeking specialized eating-disorder treatment beyond ANEB's own services.
• Les Liens Troublés Podcast French-language podcast produced by ANEB that explores eating disorders, recovery journeys, and related topics to raise awareness and provide information to the public. Distributed on YouTube and Spotify.
• Anebados.com Youth Platform Dedicated online platform for adolescents and youth affected by eating disorders, providing age-appropriate resources, information, and channels for them to reach out for support.
• ANEB Blog Editorial blog on the ANEB website providing articles, personal stories, and educational content on eating disorders, recovery, body image, and mental health for the general public and affected individuals.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Dove Self-Esteem Project (Unilever)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANEB is a proud partner of the Dove Self-Esteem Project, which offers programs for parents, teachers, mentors, and youth workers to help young people aged 8-17 overcome body image anxiety. The partnership provides tools and resources for body image and self-esteem education.
• Integrated Health and Social Services Centres of MontrealcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partners providing institutional support and referral connections for eating disorder services across Montreal.
• Douglas Mental Health University InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare institution with specialized Eating Disorders Program. ANEB collaborates on research projects and participant recruitment for studies on eating disorders. Dr. Howard Steiger leads research on gene-environment interactions in eating disorders.
• CHU Sainte-Justine University Hospital CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor pediatric hospital with Adolescence Medicine Outpatient Clinic specializing in eating disorders. ANEB provides referrals and collaborates on youth-focused initiatives. Dr. Dina Moubayed practices at this institution.
• Maison l'ÉclairciecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in awareness campaigns including the National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Joint developers of school resources and educational materials. Joint podcast development and guest expert contributions.
• Community Health Clinics (IMAVI, Arrimage-Estrie, LoriCorps, Muula, Psychoalimentaire, CHANGE, Du coeur au ventre, NutriSansChichi, BACA, ProfIL)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of specialized clinics throughout Quebec providing professional eating disorder treatment services. ANEB provides referrals to these partners and collaborates on professional training.
• ÉquiLibresecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization helping prevent weight and body image problems. ANEB refers individuals and collaborates on body image education initiatives.
• Cossette CommunicationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing communication and marketing expertise to support ANEB's awareness and fundraising campaigns.
• Voyou - Performance créativeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWeb design partner responsible for ANEB's website development and maintenance (voyou.com).
• Agence Sonia GagnonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia agency partner supporting ANEB's communication and marketing initiatives.
• AubainerieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail partner contributing to the 'À bas les troubles alimentaires' (Sock it to eating disorders) campaign, making campaign socks available for purchase to support fundraising efforts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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Investments

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